FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE

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DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. *1 Pin Hold Clip
  
  *a 90°
  
  Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Remove the clip.
4. Remove the clip.
5. *a Push
  
  Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
  Note
  
  Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner LH.
  
  To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
6. Disengage the 2 clips and disconnect the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
1. Protective Tape
  
  Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
2. Remove the 8 screws.
3. *a Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
4. Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
5. Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly, disengage the clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Note
  
  Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
6. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
  1. Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly and disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.
  2. Drain the washer fluid.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    Use a container to collect the washer fluid.
7. Remove the 3 clips and front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

*1	Pin Hold Clip
*a	90°